Nachos vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nachos and apple pie
- Nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B5, and calcium, while apple pie has more iron.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 25% higher.
- Apple pie contains 6 times less magnesium than nachos. Nachos contain 42mg of magnesium, while apple pie contains 7mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in nachos is lower.
- Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +472.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +456.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +437.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +725% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +219.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 24mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 4.388g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 2.198g | 19% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 11g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.038mg | 14% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Potassium | 362mg | 65mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 3.797g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 1.21mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.119mg | 5% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 237kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 1.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.01µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 1.123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.158mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 266mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 3.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.624g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.